Climatologist Carlos Nobre Opens FESPSP Semester with Amazon Climate Lecture

The Fundação Escola de Sociologia e Política de São Paulo (FESPSP) hosted a free public lecture to mark the start of its second‑semester academic activities. Renowned climatologist Carlos Nobre delivered the keynote on Monday, 10 August, discussing the critical challenge of restoring and preserving the Amazon rainforest and its role in global climate stability. The event was held at FESPSP’s campus in São Paulo and streamed live on YouTube.

Nobre, a leading expert on the Earth system and climate change, highlighted the importance of Amazon conservation for Brazil’s environmental policies and worldwide climate mitigation efforts. The lecture is part of the “Desafios para outro Brasil” seminar series, which aims to foster debate on the country’s social, political and environmental future.